Week in Review: Rep. Rahall introduces pro-manufacturing bill; Manufacturing employment lags; BART adopts Buy America; and More
The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) applauds Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV) this week for introducing the Invest in American Jobs Act; a bill to create manufacturing jobs through infrastructure investment that sounds like a page straight out of the AAM playbook.
‘Tis the season to Buy American, Give American! Check out this week’s all-American gift ideas: Little Tikes toys for toddlers, and Duluth Pack products for the outdoorsy.
The U.S. unemployment is down. However, the manufacturing sector continues to lag. Where do we find jobs?
AAM held a town hall meeting in Houston, Texas this week to discuss the state’s manufacturing industry. Check out our coverage.
Good news for San Francisco: Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is keeping their new “Fleet of the Future” rail cars Made in America.
And finally, for all the dog lovers out there – be careful! Reports say that imported Chinese chicken products in certain dog treats may be making your animals sick.
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